Canon D30 vs Panasonic ZS50

Lets look more in depth at the Canon D30 and Panasonic ZS50, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the D30 (12MP) and the ZS50 (12MP) is relatively close and both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The D30 was announced 10 months prior to the ZS50 and they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the D30 matches up vs the ZS50 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot D30 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50. The whole galleries are available at Canon D30 Gallery & Panasonic ZS50 Gallery.

In case you're looking to travel with your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Canon D30 features physical measurements of 109mm x 68mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.1") along with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS50 has sizing of 111mm x 65mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 243 grams (0.54 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon D30 and Panasonic ZS50 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the D30 compared to the ZS50.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the D30 and ZS50 is 91 and 90 respectively.

Often, it can be tough to envision the difference in sensor dimensions only by looking through a spec sheet. The pic underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the D30 and ZS50.

As you can see, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact MP and you can expect comparable quality of photographs but you should consider the age of the cameras into account. The more aged D30 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.